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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,175

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,432

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $27,350
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $25,854
All-weather floor mats 75 75 50
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Cargo net     50
Rear spoiler     400
Satellite radio     430
All-weather floor mats 64 64 40
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,039
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     320
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 75 75 2,030
Options (change) 64 64 1,783
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $32,420 $38,435 $30,175
Total Invoice $30,368 $35,841 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,153
Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6290hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$32,420$38,435$30,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,415-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$34,020$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$30,368$35,841$28,432
Adjustments for Features0-4,117-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,368$31,724$28,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,356$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SD Card slot $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,205$10,620$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,415$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,117-217

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in91.7 in
Length197.1 in157.3 in
Width78.9 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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